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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,728.50, 1,195,921.62 and 371,047.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,728.50, 1,195,921.62 and 371,047.59 is: 556,259.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,728.50 : 1,195,921.62 = 371,047.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,728.50/1,195,921.62 = 371,047.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,728.50x = 1,195,921.62 × 371,047.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,728.50x = 443,743,834,929.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,743,834,929.90/797,728.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,259.22

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